Full Version: Hooking up Epilog?
From: James (TILER02) [#1]
11 Sep 2005
To: ALL
Have the Epilog Legend 32. I have been trying to run it from Win 98 through the serial port. I could not get bitmaps to laser at all. Epilog told me it was a spooling problem with 98. So went out and bought new computer with xp and 1 gig ram.
Here is the problem, I need to hook up the network cable to the network port, allso need to hook up the laser to the network port. Can I put 2 network cards in the computer? I tried to download intellascribe, but I could not get it to work.
What is a print server? Is it like a small Hub
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2]
11 Sep 2005
To: James (TILER02) [#1] 11 Sep 2005
James,
If you have Windows XP you will not need to purchase Intelliscribe.
If you have an available slot, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to have two network cards. You will need CAT 5 crossover cable, which looks the same as a regular CAT 5 cable, but the wires are configured a bit differently at each end. Crossover cables should be available at your local computer store.
Make sure that you have the most recent firmware, then download the XP driver off the Epilog website. http://www.epiloglaser.com/downloads_legend.htm.
EDITED: 11 Sep 2005 by DATAKES
From: James (TILER02) [#3]
11 Sep 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2] 11 Sep 2005
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#4]
11 Sep 2005
To: James (TILER02) [#3] 11 Sep 2005
James,
If you are using the ethernet connection method you will use an available COM port. You will need to set the IP address of that Com port to match that of the laser. If I were at work I could walk you through the steps fromthe information provided in my newer manual. The manual you received with your Legend will not likely have the new XP driver information.
From: Shaddy [#5]
11 Sep 2005
To: James (TILER02) [#3] 11 Sep 2005
Choose an IP address on your laser, I use a home network and have my IP's non-default, but as an example, you could choose
123.123.123.1 as your laser
123.123.123.2 as your computer
(notice how the first 3 segements are similar, and the last one is different. You can choose a number up to 255, but don't use 0 or 255)
In your Laser settings, use the IP of 123.123.123.1, and choose 255.255.255.0 as Subnet Mask (some use 255.255.0.0, either is fine as long as all computers in network use same). And choose 123.123.123.2 as your Gateway (your PC's IP)
Then on your computer, upen up your Network config. (START==SETTINGS==NETWORK CONNECTION==LOCAL AREA CONNECTION) then click on the Properties button. Then choose Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and click on the Properties button. Choose the Alternate Configuration tab, and fill in the top 3 boxes.
123.123.123.2 PC's IP
255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask
123.123.123.1 Default Gatway (Laser's IP)
That's what I do. It sometimes takes a couple minutes to connect.
Shaddy
(Hopefully that's right :S )
From: Ken D. (KDEVORY) [#6]
11 Sep 2005
To: James (TILER02) [#1] 11 Sep 2005
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#7]
11 Sep 2005
To: Ken D. (KDEVORY) [#6] 12 Sep 2005
From: James (TILER02) [#8]
11 Sep 2005
To: ALL
I tried hooking it up just like Shaddy said I could not get the laser to do anything.
I am trying to go through a hub and then to the laser still can not get any thing.
I am sure I am missing one little thing somewhere , but I can not find it.
Here is how my network is set up: I have computer #1 in the office. it hooks to a router along with my modem, and the ethernet cable from the shop. In the shop that cable goes to a hub and 2 more computers hook to it. I should be able to hook the laser to the hub too. But it does not work.
From: Ken D. (KDEVORY) [#9]
12 Sep 2005
To: James (TILER02) [#8] 12 Sep 2005
I don't know his setup, the addresses he gave may work for you, or may not. I also don't remember the various ranges. If you only have computers and peripherals with no router/Internet, any address should be fine. If you're connected to the Internet and have a router, some addresses are designated for Internet use, while others are for internal (your) use. Most routers are set up to automatically assign addresses from a subset of the internal numbers. That is normally the easiest way to set things up. Some devices require a hard coded (unchanging) address, when you explicitly enter these choose a number from the internal range, but not one the router may use for auto-assignment.
Your computer is probably automatically assigned an address by the router. If you need to manually enter one into the laser, you might need to tell the driver the laser's address.
One of the internal ranges is:
192.168.1.x (use x=1 to 254), Submask 255.255.255.0
From: Peck.Sidara (LAOPADAK) [#10]
12 Sep 2005
To: James (TILER02) [#8] 12 Sep 2005
Dear James,
I think you're deailing with a configuration issue. Typically the IP address for the PC needs to be addressed manually. If you're using a router or have a DSL/Cable modem connection then it's likely to auto-assign an IP address for the PC. THe laser engraver's IP address, subnet mask and gateway should resemble that of the PC. I emailed Dtakes our note this morning, which you were copied. Please review this note and feel free to contact us with any lingering questions. We will do our best to help. 303.215.9171, email: tech@epiloglaserdotcom
Regards,
Peck
AKA Epitech